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Court agrees with ban on medical marijuana advertising in Mississippi  Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

The Mississippi Supreme Court runoff election between incumbent Justice Jim Kitchens and Republican state Sen. Jenifer Branning remained too close to call Tuesday night, with political prognosticators signaling a careful counting of ballots that could take days.With 91% of the total votes reported, the Associated Press reported that Branning received 50.2% of the vote, while Kitchens had 49.8%. The reported margin of votes at 10:45 p.m. was about 500 in favor of Branning.The tightly contested r

Amy St. Pé , an attorney from Jackson County, defeated Jennifer Schloegel, a chancery judge, on Tuesday night for an open seat on the Mississippi Court of Appeals. With 94% of the vote reported, the Associated Press projected that St. Pé, who led with 61.5% of the vote, would defeat Schloegel, who trailed at 38.5%. The runoff election pitted two prominent Gulf Coast names against one another and saw hundreds of thousands of campaign dollars spent in the race. St. P&

Voters are choosing judges for Mississippi’s top courts in runoff elections  Lufkin Daily News

It’s Egg Bowl Week in the Magnolia State, as integral a part of Thanksgiving weekend in Mississippi as turkey, oyster dressing and casseroles.So, without further adieu, and in no particular order, my five most memorable Egg Bowls of the nearly 50 I have witnessed:Rick Cleveland1) The Immaculate Deflection: Ole Miss led 24-23 at Mississippi Memorial Stadium in 1983 when Artie Cosby, one of the best place-kickers in Mississippi history, lined up for a 27-yard, chip shot field goal. I was st

Polls will close at 7 p.m. today as voters in central Mississippi choose a state Supreme Court justice and those in south Mississippi choose a state Court of Appeals judge in runoff elections.In the Jackson Metro area and parts of central Mississippi, incumbent Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens faces Republican state Sen. Jenifer Branning of Neshoba County. In areas on the Gulf Coast, Jennifer Schloegel and Amy St. Pé square off for an open seat on the Mississippi Court of Appeals.READ

This Jackson elementary school ranked first in the state. See 2025 U.S. News list here  Clarion Ledger

Update: The Tood Tilghman show scheduled for Sunday, Dec, 1 has been canceled. Anyone that has purchased a ticket can get a refund at the KAP Office. Call the KAP office at 662-289-2981 for more information. Todd Tilghman, winner of season 18 of NBC’s “The […]
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Rains flood Mississippi River; US soy exports at 4-year-high  MarineLink

Attorney General Lynn Fitch is asking the Supreme Court to set an execution date for Charles Ray Crawford, who has been on death row for over 30 years. “Crawford’s death sentence is final and he has exhausted all state and federal remedies,” the attorney general’s office wrote in its Nov. 22 filing.  Fitch’s office requests the execution date to be set within the next 30 days, which could fall sometime around Christmas. But that 30 days can be extend

Here are the top 10 public middle schools in Mississippi for 2025. See which made the cut  Clarion Ledger

Death Penalty Case Mississippi  WV News

The City of Kosciusko and Attala County have been approved for Mississippi Home Corporation’s HOME Grant. Due to being awarded this grant, the city is now taking applications from homeowners for the rehabilitation or reconstruction of homes located in the city limits. Applications will be […]
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The Pearl Police Department fired patrol officer Taylor Loftin for reportedly stealing $32,000 from a dying woman’s house. It’s the second officer dismissed for alleged criminal conduct in less than a year.On the morning of Nov. 18, Jason Kelly’s mother, Jackie, collapsed unexpectedly, and his father called 911.Jackie KellyCredit: Courtesy of Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home
Ambulance workers arrived. So did four or five Pearl police officers, including Loftin, Kelly said.His 80-year-

Thanksgiving should be a time for celebration with family and friends. However, a moment of carelessness while preparing the holiday can put a damper on the festivities. “We want everyone to have a wonderful Thanksgiving and celebrate all the things we have to be thankful […]
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This story was co-published with Open Campus, The Hechinger Report, and The Washington PostCLEVELAND, Miss. — With no car and a toddler, Shamya Jones enrolled this fall at the four-year university in her small town in Mississippi — Delta State University.She planned to major in digital media arts, but before she could start, the college eliminated that major, along with 20 other degree programs including history, English, chemistry and music.“They’re cutting off so much,

Thanksgiving will usher in an extended stretch of cold weather in this part of central Mississippi.  The National Weather Service says lows in the middle 30s can be expected Thanksgiving night in Kosciusko, Carthage, Durant and Philadelphia.  But that’s just the beginning.  The lows Friday […]
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Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today as voters in central Mississippi choose a state Supreme Court justice and those in south Mississippi choose a Court of Appeals judge.In the Jackson Metro area and parts of central Mississippi, incumbent Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens will compete against Republican state Sen. Jenifer Branning of Neshoba County. In areas on the Gulf Coast, Jennifer Schloegel and Amy St. Pé will face each other for an open seat on the Court of Appeals.&nbs

Thanksgiving will usher in an extended stretch of cold weather in this part of central Mississippi.  The National Weather Service says lows in the lower 30s can be expected Thanksgiving night in Kosciusko, Carthage and Durant with middle 30s in Philadelphia.  But that’s just the […]
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A Detective Theater comedy show and dinner benefit fundraiser will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Jason’s Southern Table in downtown Kosciusko. Doors open at 6:00 pm with appetizers served at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $50. Online reservations can be made here. The meal will […]
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On Tuesday, Nov. 26, voters will determine who will hold one of central Mississippi’s three seats on the nine-member state Supreme Court. This 22-county area includes Hinds County and Jackson.Justice Jim Kitchens is seeking a third, eight-year term on the high court. State Sen. Jenifer B. Branning is the challenger.The state Supreme Court often has the final say in cases involving criminal, civil and death penalty appeals, questions on the state’s laws and constitution, and legal is

Pictures from the Leake Academy vs Parklane Academy State Championship game.
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Thanks to a fantastic project idea from Attala FFA Chapter President Abbie Sanders, the support of dedicated parents, and approval from Principal Culley Newman, a junior FFA chapter was established at Ethel High School. Ten brave 7th and 8th graders took the leap to explore […]
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Richard Roberson, president and CEO of the Mississippi Hospital Association, tells Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender a new Trump administration would likely approve Mississippi Medicaid expansion work requirements. He says revamping the state’s certificate of need laws is likely to be a major issue before lawmakers, and he discusses a new alliance of hospitals that left the MHA and formed a new organization.READ MORE: As lawmakers look to cut taxes, Missi

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Mississippi’s drought hit some of the state’s farmers hard and Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is asking Congress to provide relief so some operations don’t go under. “It is absolutely essential that Congress provide emergency assistance for agricultural producers before the end of this year.  Even […]
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KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–The air packs that firefighters need to go into burning buildings without suffocating are not cheap. But, the City of Kosciusko has found a way to provide new ones. “These air packs these guys have to wear into the fires are extremely expensive,” said […]
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KENNETH R BURRAGE, 36, of Carthage, Contempt of Court – Carthage Municipal Court, CPD.  Bond $1,300.   AARON FERGUSON, 50, of Walnut Grove, Improper Equipment, Possession of Paraphernalia, LCSO.  Bond $500, $1,000.   BILLY HART, 37, of Carthage, Public Drunk, CPD.  Bond $239.25.   ROBERT […]
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TCHULA, Miss.–A car was shot into Saturday night in Tchula. For a short time Attala County deputies were told to be on the lookout for the suspect car. That happened Saturday night shortly after 10. Dispatchers told deputies that Tchula police had called and said […]
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KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Police were asked to be on the lookout for a Hyundai Tucson Friday night. That vehicle and the people inside were thought to be involved in a robbery at Dollar General at Parkway Plaza. The incident happened at about 10 p.m. The description of […]
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On this day in 1968  Mississippi Today